Publisher's Synopsis
Miscellanies, Aesthetic and Literary to Which is Added the Theory of Life is a collection of essays and lectures by the renowned English poet and philosopher, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The book covers a wide range of topics, including literature, art, aesthetics, philosophy, religion, and politics. The first part of the book consists of Coleridge's literary criticism and analysis of various poets and writers, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, and William Wordsworth. He also discusses the role of imagination and the creative process in literature. The second part of the book focuses on aesthetics and includes essays on beauty, taste, and the sublime. Coleridge explores the nature of art and the relationship between the artist, the artwork, and the audience. The final section of the book is dedicated to Coleridge's Theory of Life, which is a philosophical treatise on the nature of human existence and the purpose of life. He discusses the concepts of freedom, morality, and the human will, and argues that the ultimate goal of life is the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. Overall, Miscellanies, Aesthetic and Literary to Which is Added the Theory of Life is a comprehensive collection of Coleridge's thoughts on a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights into his literary and philosophical views.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
